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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM GUIDE
YEAR 10
2017
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Curriculum Guide - Contents
Curriculum Guide Contents – Page 1
Curriculum Outline/Structure – Page 2
Core Subjects – Page 4
Optional Subjects – Page 11
Planning Page – Page 34
Curriculum Overview – Page 35
Instructions for Online Options Course Selection – Page 37
********************* IMPORTANT ***********************
Frequently Asked Questions – Page 38
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HAMILTON BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
CURRICULUM GUIDE
YEAR 10, 2017
The National Curriculum identifies eight Essential Learning Areas which provide a broad programme of study for Year 10 students: English, Languages, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Technology, Social Sciences, the Arts, and Health and Physical Education. In Year 10 at Hamilton Boys‟ High, all students study the following CORE (compulsory) subjects: ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH (2 periods per week) Selected students who are part of an ALP class will be completing some of these core subjects at an NCEA Level as outlined on the next pages. Each student also makes a choice from the wide range of options available at this level. In 2017 students must choose:
TWO FULL YEAR options It is most important that both students and parents give serious consideration to option choices for Year 10, as it is a very important year in a student‟s preparation for the senior school. Read the following subject descriptions carefully and use the planning pages at the back of the booklet (page 34) to help you consider your options, before completing your option course selections online (instructions page 37). Talk to your subject teachers about the choices most suitable for you, and for your future.
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Advanced Learning Programme (ALP)
The Advanced Learning Programme (or ALP) identifies and caters for our most able academic students. In Year 9 and 10 these boys are placed in „one-band‟ classes, where they have a programme that both extends and challenges them academically and personally. Within this broad group, students who have exceptional abilities in one or more areas are placed on individualised programmes (IEPs) which may involve the full range of strategies recognised as catering for highly gifted students. Year 10 ALP (one-band) classes are selected based on Year 9 academic results (including all assessments and end-of-year examinations) and feedback from subject teachers. To extend and challenge these more able Year 10 academic students, they have an opportunity to study some Level 1 NCEA subjects. In 2017, ALP students will attend lessons in core subjects according to their strengths in each subject. As a result, students may not be with the same group of students for all core subjects. Top one-band students will have the opportunity to complete Level 1 NCEA in one or more of these subjects - English, Mathematics and Science. Some option courses also provide an opportunity for our more able students who wish to participate in Level 1 NCEA courses these include Advanced Economics, Advanced Accounting and Advanced Information Technology. Entry into each of these courses is restricted to those students who have excelled in Year 9 and who are committed to aiming at Excellence. Moving into Year 11 ... One of the purposes of offering some Level 1 NCEA subjects at Year 10 is to enable the ALP students the option of gaining an additional qualification. In Year 11 they can choose to study towards the IGCSE subject qualifications through the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). IGCSE offers enrichment of the curriculum and the opportunity to gain an international qualification in addition to completing Level 1 NCEA.
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CORE SUBJECTS
Hamilton Boys’ High School:
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Year 9 to Year 13 subjects)
Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject
* = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level
(IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12)
# = Approved University Entrance subject
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ENGLISH Course No 10EN
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9
Next step Year 11
Hours per week 4
The curriculum in English is designed to reflect the values of the school and the principles underpinning the New Zealand Curriculum. It incorporates the key competencies of: Thinking; Relating to others; Understanding language, symbols and text; Managing self and Participating and contributing. The course is divided into two main areas:
* Listening, Reading and Viewing * Speaking, Writing and Presenting.
Within each of these areas the students will use a range of processes and strategies to help them gain a developing awareness of: Purposes and audiences, Ideas, Language features and Structure. Students in Year 10 will be divided into three broad banded groups: ALP – English (EN1)
Selected students from One-Band will complete NCEA Level One English. Throughout the year, students will study a broad range of literary texts (poetry, prose and drama) and film, in preparation for the external Level 1 NCEA examinations. This course will also involve internal assessments in writing and oral presentation. It incorporates elements of English that will prepare students for further advance study in the subject and it is expected that students who embark on this course will continue through to IGCSE, AS and Scholarship. The other one-band students will complete an ALP English course that is designed to extend their skills and abilities. It is aimed at students who are enthusiastic and motivated in their approach, and who have a genuine interest in literature and language. This course builds on skills developed in the Year 9 ALP programme and allows students to study a wide range of literary texts. One internally assessed Level 1 NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course, contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11. EN2
This course is designed for students who have completed the Year 9 Two-band programme. It builds on skills developed in Year 9, and allows students to study a range of different text types in preparation for NCEA in Year 11. One internally Assessed Level 1 NCEA assessment will be conducted in this course, contributing to the literacy credits required to gain the NCEA Level 1 qualification in Year 11. Year 10 EN2 English explores a wide range of themes and ideas in literature and offers considerable variety in terms of tasks, from visual language exercises to performances and speech presentations. EN3
The EN3 course is designed for students who will benefit from more individual attention and a differentiated learning programme. This will include students with very specific learning needs. The expectation is that they will remain in this programme in Years 11 and 12, where they will be doing NCEA Level 1 through an alternative programme.
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MATHEMATICS Course No 10MX
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Mathematics
Next step Year 11 Mathematics
Hours per week 4
During this course students will: * Develop an understanding of numbers, the ways they are represented, and the quantities for which
they stand. * Develop accuracy, efficiency, and confidence in calculating. * Develop the ability to estimate and to make approximations. * Develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs and diagrams to
represent and communicate mathematical relationships, concepts, and generalisations. * Develop the ability to estimate probabilities and to use probabilities for prediction. * Recognise appropriate statistical data for collection, and develop the skills of collecting, organising, and
analysing data, and presenting reports and summaries. * Interpret data presented in charts, tables, and graphs of various kinds. * Develop confidence and competence in using instruments and measuring devices. * Develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their use and interpretation. * Gain knowledge of geometrical relations in two and three dimensions. ALP - MATHEMATICS Selected One-band students will complete Level 1 NCEA Mathematics. Students will learn Mathematical skills and concepts, and develop an understanding of the NZ Curriculum Strands (Level 6) in Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Statistics. This course is intended for students aiming at Excellence in this subject and leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Mathematics in Year 11.
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SCIENCE Course No 10SC
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Science
Next Step Year 11 Science
Hours per week 3
The topics covered in this course encompass all the curriculum areas of Science. Living World
Reproduction
Ecology Material World
Acids and Bases
Ionic Chemistry Physical World
Motion & Forces
Electricity and Magnetism Planet Earth & Beyond
Planet Earth
ALP - SCIENCE Selected One-band students will complete several Level 1 NCEA Achievement Standards. These will include both internally and externally assessed standards and include the following topics: Mechanics, Acids & Bases, Genetics, Electricity & Magnetism and Geology. This course will also cover Covalent Chemistry and Plant & Animal Reproduction. This course leads on to Cambridge (IGCSE) Science in Year 11.
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SOCIAL STUDIES Course No 10SS
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies
Next step Year 11 Geography, Year 11 History, Year 11 Accounting, Yr 11 Economics (either NCEA or CIE in any of these)
Hours per week 3
Curriculum Strand: Place and Environment
Students learn about how people perceive, represent, interpret, and interact with places and environments to understand the relationships between people and the environment.
Case study: The American West – the movement of settlers into the Great Plains, the consequences of this Cultural Interaction and the impact on the environment.
Curriculum Strand: Continuity and Change
Students learn about past events, experiences, and actions, and their changing interpretation over time, to understand about the past, the present and possible futures.
Case Study: The Treaty of Waitangi and Aboriginal Australia – An investigation into New Zealand‟s founding document, how it came to be, and what it means today. Also, by way of comparison, a study of the original settlers of Australia.
Curriculum Strand: Identity Culture and Organisation
Students learn about society and communities and how they function, about the diverse cultures and identities of people within those communities, and about the impact of these on the participation of groups and individuals.
Case Study: Human Rights and Multicultural New Zealand – What are our basic human rights and why do these vary? What are the implications they have on a range of communities?
Curriculum Strand: The Economic World
Students learn about the ways in which people participate in economic activities and about consumption, production, and distribution and use this knowledge to understand their place in the economic world.
Case Study: Global Consumption – an investigation into the factors that influence consumption, disparities in development and globalisation.
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ALP SOCIAL STUDIES
Course No 10SS1
Level Year 10
Previous study Year 9 ALP Social Studies
Current Options Select ALP students could also (with application) enter the Year 10 Advanced
Economics (pg 17) and/or Advanced Accounting (pg 12) to gain NCEA credits.
Next step Year 11 Geography, Year 11 History, Year 11 Accounting,
Yr 11 Economics (either NCEA or CIE in any of these)
Hours per week 3
Learning content: ALP-ASS students will complete a programme of set contexts, concepts and skills. These will build on the learning developed in the Year 9 ALP compacted Social Studies programme. There will also be scope, where appropriate, for students to explore and present work from contexts of their own choice. At times, the independently chosen content will require students to explore contemporary current event issues. Content focus: Will be on social/cultural, political, economic, indigenous, and environmental factors. Cause and effect will be examined from both short and long term, and from local, national and international viewpoints. Learning processes: Students will participate in independent research, group work, individual and group presentations, individual and group challenges, debate and discursive „talking your way to knowledge‟ activities. ‘Product’ or assessment formats: Students will complete a mix of compulsory assessment formats, and formats where the product is presented in a manner of their own choice. These formats will cover a range of mediums such as: tests, essays, posters, power points, speeches, presentations, reports. Teacher and peer assessment will occur, and students will be encouraged to self-reflect on the learning that has occurred as well as the process involved in that learning. Teaching approach to programme: Teachers will function as facilitators of fluid, student-centred, inquiry driven learning sessions that are unrestrictive, and responsive to the cohorts diverse learning styles and variant levels of ability. Whilst exploring these contexts, and Social Science concepts, students will explore the empowerment of the individual citizen and how they can affect change. Study will be guided by the question: Q: Who are we as actively participating global citizens? How shall we respond when faced with social and environmental issues in an increasingly connected world?
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Course No 10PE
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Physical Education
Next step Year 11 Physical Education, Sports Studies, Well Being & Recreation or
Outdoor Education
Hours per week 2
Units of learning:
1001: Aquatics / Athletics • Freestyle stroke development • Water fitness • Survival/Rescue techniques
• Technique for field events 1002: Fitness Studies • Agility • Muscular Endurance • Principles of Training • Use of measuring equipment • Training methods to improve fitness components 1003: Outdoor Education
Participation in a variety of challenging team building adventure-based activities where students must co-operate, communicate and work effectively together to improve:
• Decision-making • Problem solving skills • Initiative 1004: Sports Studies
• Minor Games • Develop basic motor skills • Demonstrate motor skills in an applied setting • Effective use of space • Basic Principles of Offense and Defence • Zones of Play • Game Strategies/Tactics 1005: Large Ball Skills
• Develop passing skills • Develop kicking skills • Technique for punting, shooting, dribbling and passing
1006: Health Education
• Effects of smoking • Drug Education • Sexuality Education
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
(You need to choose TWO of these
AND TWO Back-up options)
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ACCOUNTING
Subject: Accounting Advanced Course No: 10AC1 Level: Year 10 Previous study: Nil Next step: Year 11 IGCSE Accounting Hours per week: 4
This is the first year of a TWO YEAR IGCSE programme. At the completion of the course students will have sat both the IGCSE Examination and NCEA Level 1 Accounting Achievement Standards. This course is designed to academically challenge students. Accountancy is not a job description, but a set of indispensable business skills to lead tomorrow‟s economy. These skills include analysing, risk assessment, solution provision, business advice and coaching. Students will develop a good understanding of Accounting and become familiar with the language of business. Students will be able to apply their financial knowledge to practical situations in their everyday life. At the end of the first year of this two year course (10AC1), students sit NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6 giving a total of 24 credits. In Year 11, students will sit the IGCSE examination. Whilst this course is aimed at 1-band students, those who have enjoyed success in 2-band classes and who have an excellent work ethic are also invited to apply.
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ART
Subject Art
Course No 10AR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Art / Year 11 Photo Design
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $30.00
The emphasis in Year 10 is for students to develop and extend their practical skills, as well as developing a sense of visual culture and how it affects our day to day lives. Drawing and Painting
Students develop a thematic approach with an emphasis on drawing skills in a range of media. Students consider established practice in the production of imagery suitable for painting. Digital Photography and Design
Students gain experience in using digital SLR cameras before importing their photos into Apple Mac where they use programs such as Photoshop and In Design to manipulate the images towards an end design product. Printmaking
This section of the course includes NCEA level 1 AS90917 “Produce a finished work that demonstrates skills appropriate to cultural conventions” worth 4 credits. Study consists of producing a woodcut print. Sculpture
Students develop an understanding of three-dimensional artwork through investigation of materials such as clay, papier mache and wire. Critical Analysis
Students develop critical thinking skills in relation to key concepts in the production of artworks. Students compare and contrast ways in which art and design communicate meaning. Careers
Students view possible career paths within the arts. Career profiles of past HBHS students who have gone on to further study and employment, in the arts and other careers are considered in relation to transferrable skills.
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DRAMA Subject Drama
Course No 10DR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Drama
Hours per week 4
COURSE OUTLINE: This is mostly a practical course with reflection and planning in a journal. In six week blocks the students will cover the following topics: 1. Scripted Text - Students prepare, rehearse, block and costume a one-act play to be worked on in class
then presented to an audience, primarily focussing on the four techniques of Drama. 2. Devised Drama - Working in small groups, students devise a 3 - 5 minute Drama based on personal
experience in preparation for Level 1 Drama. The final produced piece is performed and assessed on creativity and process.
3. Theatre form – Students study, prepare, rehearse, block and costume an excerpt from a play of a
particular Theatre Form. The assessment is heavily weighted on the Theatre Form studies. 4 Improvised Drama - This includes mime, and theatre sports activities such as party quests, stop watch,
remote control, typewriter, director and speak in one voice. The unit extends skills from Year 9 and develops group work.
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ECONOMICS Subject Economics Course No 10EC Level Year 10 Previous Study Nil Next step Year 11 Economics/Accounting (NCEA Level 1) Hours per week 4 This is a full year option course that uses current economic issues to build a holistic model of the New Zealand economy. Students will also use real world situations to explore the consequences of individual, business and community decisions. The course covers an investigation of:
The economic world Producers and firms in New Zealand Households and their financial decisions Financial institutions Government and trade
Students will be involved in inquiry-based project work both individually and in a group, and written tasks that allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity, while developing basic economic literacy. This course leads to Yr 11 Economics (NCEA Level 1).
ADVANCED ECONOMICS
Subject Advanced Economics Course No 10EC1 Level Year 10 Previous Study Year 9 ALP Next step Year 11 IGCSE Economics This is the first year of a two-year IGCSE programme. At the completion of this course, students will have completed both the IGCSE examination and selected NCEA Level 1 Economics achievement standards. This is a comprehensive course which studies the basic economic theories of supply, demand and the market. In addition, it provides an overview of macro-economic principles and concepts. Students look at the economic reality of individual, business and government decisions in an international context. There are three internally-assessed achievement standards, one each in Terms 1, 2 and 3. This course is ideal for students seeking an academic challenge. At the end of the first year of this two-year course (10 Ec1), students sit NCEA Level 1 external examination of achievement standards 1.1, 1.3 and 1.4. In Year 11, students work through the entire IGCSE course in 11Ec1. This option course is aimed at 1-band students, particularly 1011, 1012 and 1013. Students in the Year 9 ALP courses who have an excellent work ethic are invited to apply.
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ELECTRONICS Subject Electronics
Course No 10EL
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Electronics / Year 11 Science
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $50
COURSE INCLUDES:
This is an introductory course in Electronics. Students will learn about:
Electronic components
Circuit theory
Soldering Projects will cover:
PCB manufacture
Microcontroller systems.
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ELITE SPORTS - ACADEMY OF SPORT
Subject Elite Sport
Course No 10ES
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Elite Sport
Next step Year 11 Physical Education / Year 11 Sports Studies
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $40.00
The Elite Sport programme allows talented sportsmen and athletes the opportunity to further improve themselves in the sporting arena. Please note that entry into this course requires selection. If you have NOT done Year 9 Elite Sport, please complete the application form available from Mr Miller in the gym office. Practical Regular fitness testing and assessment Fitness training including speed and agility sessions, boxfit sessions, and an
introduction to weights training Sport specific training with high level coaches Pilates sessions Theory Sports nutrition Injury prevention and management Skill learning programmes Regular goal setting sessions Anatomy Stability Professionalism Principles of training Mental toughness
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ENTERPRISE Subject Enterprise
Course No 10EP
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Economics, Accounting; Yr 11 Business Studies
Hours per week 4
In this full year course, we learn that enterprising people exist in business, in sport and in the community. We look at the risks people take and the rewards they receive - whether that is in daily life, extreme sport or in business. We learn how entrepreneurs combine resources and add value to them in order to make a profit. Then we begin business planning so we can set up and run our own business for several weeks. We may hold a Product Launch evening and a school-wide Market Day where we sell our products to friends, family and the school community. We learn about marketing our products to gain more sales and about the importance of ethical behaviour in business.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Subject English Language Learning
Course No 10ELL
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 ELL; NCEA Level 1
Hours per week 4
Content
This programme is a one year course as an option for those students who do not speak English as their first language. It is run in addition to their mainstream English class. One EL Unit Standard for Level 1 NCEA is taught. Reading
The students will be given practice in academic reading for meaning (skimming) and for main ideas (scanning). Recreational reading will also be encouraged. Writing
An increasing emphasis will be placed on accuracy of grammatical structures as well as fluency of writing. Different types of writing are scaffolded. Listening
Dialogues in a range of informal and formal situations will be used to give students practice in listening for meaning. Speaking
Students will be required to speak individually and in small group situations. Usage
Students will gain experience with the use of colloquially and culturally acceptable N.Z. English.
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FILM AND TELEVISION Subject Video Production
Course No 10FT
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Film and Television (11FT)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution SD based camera $25.00
Module 1 Practical production processes, personnel roles and functions, practical videography, editing video footage. Module 2 Pre-production and production of documentary suitable for viewing at a levels assembly. Module 3 Pre-production and production of either a Video Competition entry; any one of CUT!, Rockquest, Pacifica Beats or multi-camera in a studio. Module 4 Once the technology and production techniques have been mastered, students are able to experiment: short film, music video…etc. Organise public performance of class works, including the setting up of Projection and Public Address Audio systems.
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FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND NUTRITION
Subject Food Technology
Course No 10FO
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Food Technology
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $280.00
Course Description This course offers students the opportunity to gain essential culinary skills and knowledge. Emphasis is placed on raising the students‟ awareness of making healthy food choices combined with the ability to follow recipes to produce nutritious meals. Each week the course is divided into two theory and two practical lessons.
Students will study
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene.
Practical skills, culinary terms and knowledge.
The Food and Nutrition Guidelines.
Units based around:
o fruit and vegetables
o breads and cereals
o meat and alternatives
o the Dairy food groups
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GERMAN
Subject German
Course No 10GR
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 German, Year 12 German (subject to meeting entry criteria)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00 (“Language Perfect” subscription)
Topics: * You, your friends and family.
* Schooling in N.Z./Germany.
* Sports and leisure.
* Food, clothes and shopping.
* Getting around a town or city.
* Travel in Germany and German-speaking countries.
* Teenage life and making social arrangements in Germany.
* Festivals, traditions, seasons and weather.
Approach:
The course is topic-based and a wide variety of learning media will be used, including ICT activities. These will complement a large range of activities, helping with the acquisition of vocabulary and grammatical structures of German. The four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing form the basis of assessment.
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GRAPHICS Subject DESIGN and Visual COMMUNICATION (Graphics)
Course No. 10GD
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Graphics is an advantage
Next step Year 11 Design and Visual Communication
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $30 plus stationary pack
Subject outline: Students will learn and apply technical drawing, freehand sketching and design skills. An introduction to CAD and 3D Printing of the students design solution. The year consists of the following two topics. Product Design: Students will be given a Product Design brief with specific restrictions and specifications. Students will follow a design process, apply their drawing skills, problem solve and justify their decisions. Students will gain an understanding of Product Design and present their work in a design portfolio.
Architecture Design: Students will undertake basic construction drawings to gain an understanding of construction techniques. Students will then be given an Architecture Design brief, which will contain specific factors to consider and resolve. Students will gain an understanding of Architecture Design and will present their design with modelling and a design portfolio.
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HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY (An introduction to History & Geography) Subject History/Geography
Course No 10HG
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Social Studies
Next step Year 11 History or Geography
Hours per week 4
History is studied for the first half of the year then Geography for the second half. There is no topic overlap between the NCEA Level 1 History and Geography courses. * What is History?
What does the study of history involve? What skills do we need in history? Evidence gathering and interpreting past events.
* Units of study –
Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Vikings and Medieval Castles.
* Student directed study –
Students select an historical figure, event or era that interests them. They conduct research based on focussing questions and then present their findings in a variety of ways.
* What is Geography?
What does studying geography involve? What skills do we need in geography? How do people and the environment interact and what are the consequences? Introduction to map and atlas work. Improving general knowledge of places.
* Landscapes
Many varied landscapes are studied from around the world. Special studies are made of tropical rainforests, hot deserts and ice deserts.
* Global issues
Major issues facing the world are explored including deforestation, desertification, population growth, world hunger and global inequalities.
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HORTICULTURE Subject Horticulture
Course No 10HO
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Horticulture / Year 11 Agriculture
Hours per week 4
COURSE INCLUDES:
* Tools, propagation of plants from seeds and cuttings. Growing vegetables in outdoor garden plots. * Landscaping. A landscape design assignment will be completed using drawings and models. * Environmental Science studies will include a trip to a native bush area set up for public use. Working to
improve the environment in the School. How humans impact on the natural environment. * Soils and plant nutrition/husbandry. * A range of plants and their uses and care. * Boys will grow a selection of edible and decorative plants to take home.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Subject Information Technology
Course No 10IT
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IT)
Year 11 Information Technology Practical (11ITP)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution Nil
Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the web, use of common software and online tools, new technologies and how to integrate them into their projects, and current trends in this growth area. Students will complete 2 NCEA Unit Standards each worth 2 credits. They will also work through various units revolving around a Game Development context. Areas that will be covered include:
Logo development and branding Technology terminology and brief development Programming Game concept development Desktop publishing HTML and CSS web coding Web design and development Spreadsheets and other office based applications Introduction to robotics and electronics
Year 11 Preparation Unit
This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for entering into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the theory surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware and software components. They will also complete an NCEA Unit Standard assessment during this time.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (Advanced)
Subject Information Technology Advanced
Course No 10IA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next Step Year 11 Information Technology (11IA), Level 1 Achievement Standards (NCEA) and Cambridge (IGCSE)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $8.50
Students are entered into the ICAS Computer Skills Examination to test themselves against others from across the country. Students will learn about operating systems, hardware, searching strategies for the web, use of common software, new technologies and how to integrate them into their projects, and current trends in this growth area. While the overall course projects are the same as with the regular 10IT stream, we cover the material in more depth and at a faster pace. Students will complete 2 NCEA Unit Standards each worth 2 credits. Areas that will be covered include:
Logo development and branding Technology terminology and brief development Programming Game concept development Desktop publishing HTML and CSS web coding Web design and development Spreadsheets and other office based applications Introduction to robotics and electronics
Year 11 Preparation Unit
This unit will help students to learn some of the skills and knowledge required for entering into the Year 11 programme. It will cover basic application skills and the theory surrounding word processing, spreadsheets, databases and common hardware and software components. They will also complete an NCEA Unit Standard assessment during this time.
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MANDARIN Subject Mandarin
Course No 10MN
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Mandarin
Next step Year 11 Mandarin (subject to meeting entry criteria)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00 (“Language Perfect” subscription)
Topics: * You, your friends and family.
* Sports and hobbies.
* Food, clothes and shopping.
* Getting around a town or city.
* Travel in China
* Teenage life and making social arrangements in China.
* Festivals, traditions, seasons and weather.
Approach:
The course will focus on a communicative approach to learning Mandarin, and will support this by using a wide range of ICT-based learning tools. Students will learn conversational, reading and writing skills, and will study both pinyin and traditional characters (simplified script). Assessment will be based on the four skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
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MAORI Subject Maori
Course No 10MA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Maori or equivalent preferable
Next step Year 11 Maori
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00
* Whakapapa - Genealogies A study of whakapapa and tribal/waka links. * Whanau - Myself and my family Letter writing/pen pal/manaaki manuhiri * Toku Turangawaewae Kawa of the marae/haka/waiata * Tohutohu - Instructions/Directions Simple recipes - kai Maaori. Directions to various locations. * Nga Korero o Nehera Nga Atua - stories/legends of old.
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MUSIC Subject Music
Course No 10MU / 10MUA
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11
Hours per week 4
Students who have previously demonstrated an advanced skill level will be placed in the Advanced Music stream. This is at the Teacher’s discretion and in conjunction with the student’s timetable. MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE: Students will research, analyse and process information about set works in different styles of music. Topics will include Reggae, Blues and Classical. AURAL AND LISTENING: Students will develop skills in listening, transcribing and perceiving differing elements of music. (Students in the Advanced stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91093 and AS 91094). COMPOSITION: Students will develop skills in creating music through a range of activities including group and individual compositions. (Students in the Advanced stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91092). PERFORMANCE: Students will develop both individual and group performance skills through regular presentations of performance pieces. (Students in the Advanced stream who demonstrate an ability to gain Excellence in Level One NCEA will be given the opportunity of attaining NCEA credits in AS 91090 and AS 91091).
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SPANISH Subject Spanish
Course No 10SP
Level Year 10
Previous Study Year 9 Spanish (Preferable)
Next step Year 11 Spanish (NCEA Level 1)
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $20.00
The Year 10 Spanish course begins with a review of Level 1 components of the „Emergent Communication‟ strands of the Year 9 course. The Year 10 course aims to strengthen the learner‟s experience of Spanish in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and, most importantly, speaking. Everyday topics are covered as well as life in Spain and South America. This course leads to NCEA Spanish in Years 11, 12 and 13. Senior students of Spanish have the opportunity to participate in an international school trip to either Argentina or Spain.
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TECHNOLOGY METAL Subject Materials Technology Metal
Course No 10TM
Level Year 10
Previous Study Open Entry for students genuinely interested in the course. A minimum Safety Standard is required in all workshops
Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood, Year 11 Mechanical Engineering
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $260.00
The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they have constructed in the school workshop. Projects are likely to be:
* Acrylic Clocks
* Mountain Scooter Students will be introduced to the Technology process, which includes researching, designing, and keeping a written record of project construction. They will design and build a unique clock to take home. This will give them a grounding in some commonly used tools and knowledge on how a workshop is run. The second project will focus on following a set design and improving their skills and understanding of metal fabrication. This is preparation for Year 11 Materials Technology Metal/Wood or Year 11 Mechanical Engineering.
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TECHNOLOGY WOOD
Subject Materials Technology Wood
Course No 10TW
Level Year 10
Previous Study Nil
Next step Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal, Year 11 Carpentry/Furniture Making.
Hours per week 4
Parent Contribution $130.00
The course material fee enables students to take home worthwhile projects that they have constructed in the school workshop. Students will be introduced to the technology process, which includes researching, testing, designing, and keeping a written record of project construction. Students will demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in the construction of a BCATS project (NCEA Level 1 worth 3 credits). This will be one of the prerequisites for Year 11 Materials Technology Wood/Metal and Year 11 Carpentry/Furniture Making Three projects/skills will be covered: Skill Test Unit
Understanding a plan and using it to construct a project.
Understanding a cutting list.
Being able to use basic hand tools to construct a project. Lamp Design
Understanding the basic principles of design. Working with a key stakeholder to produce an outcome.
Being able to manipulate two different types of materials to produce an outcome.
Understanding of basic electric circuits. Unit of Furniture
Working off a plan to produce a project.
Production planning and working as a team.
Customising a given plan to meet certain needs.
Unit Standard : Level 1 - 8 credits
Apply elementary workshop procedures and processes for BCATS projects.
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Hamilton Boys’ High School:
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW (Year 9 to Year 13) FACULTY
YEAR 9 YEAR 10
ENGLISH (EN) English Reading Future Thinking Drama
English Drama
HEALTH & PHYSICAL WELL-BEING (HPW)
P.E Health Education Elite Sports
P.E Elite Sports
LANGUAGES, ARTS & MUSIC (LAM)
Art Arts Academy Music Te Reo Māori English Language Learning German Chinese Spanish
Art Music Te Reo Māori English Language Learning Foundation English German Chinese Spanish Film & Television (u/s)
MATHEMATICS (MX) Mathematics Mathematics
SCIENCE (SC) Science Horticulture
Science Horticulture Electronics
SOCIAL SCIENCES (SS) Social Studies Financial Literacy
Accounting Social Studies Economics Enterprise History/Geography
TECHNOLOGY (TEC) Food Technology Graphics Information Technology Materials Technology Metal Materials Technology Wood
Food Technology Graphics (Design & Visual Comms) Information Technology Advanced Information Technology Materials Technology Metal Materials Technology Wood
Codes: u/s = A unit standards assessed subject * = Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) qualification able to be studied at this subject/level (IGCSE at Year 11 and AS Level at Year 12) # = Approved University Entrance subject
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YEAR 11
YEAR 12 YEAR 13
English * Media Studies Drama
English * Media Studies Drama
English # Media Studies # Drama#
Physical Education (PY) Sports Studies Outdoor Education (u/s) Well-Being & Recreation (u/s)
Physical Education (PY) Sports Studies (u/s) Outdoor Education (u/s) Well-Being & Recreation (u/s) Services Academy (us)
Physical Education (PY) # Sports Studies (u/s) Outdoor Education (u/s) Well-Being & Recreation (u/s)
Art Music Te Reo Māori Māori Performing Arts (u/s) English Language Learning (u/s) English Language Development (u/s) German Chinese Chinese as First Language Spanish Film & Television Performance Music (u/s a/s) Photo Design
Art Art Design Music Performance Music (u/s a/s) Photography Te Reo Māori Māori Performing Arts (u/s) English Language Learning (u/s) English Language Development (u/s) German Chinese as First Language Spanish Film & Television
Art # Art Design # Music # Performance Music (u/s a/s) Photography # Te Reo Māori # Māori Performing Arts (u/s) English Language Learning (u/s) English Language Development (u/s) German # Chinese as First Language Spanish # Film & Television
Mathematics * Mathematics Foundation
Mathematics * Mathematics Foundation
Mathematics with Calculus # Statistics & Modelling #
Science Alternative Science Co-ordinated Science * Electronics (u/s) ESOL Science Horticulture (u/s) Agriculture (u/s)
Science Electronics (u/s) Foundation Electronics (u/s) Chemistry * Biology * Physics * Horticulture (u/s) Intensive Agriculture (u/s)
Chemistry # * Biology # * Physics # Electronics (u/s)
Accounting * Business Studies Economics * Geography* History * Psychology (u/s)
Accounting * Business Studies Economics * Legal Studies (u/s) Geography* History Classical Studies Psychology (u/s)* Sociology Tourism (u/s)
Accounting # Business Studies # Economics # Legal Studies (u/s) History # Classical Studies # Geography # Psychology (u/s)* Sociology Tourism (u/s)
Food Technology Graphics (Design & Visual Comms) Information Technology Information Technology Practical (u/s) Advanced Information Technology* Materials Technology Metal Mechanical Engineering (u/s) Carpentry (u/s) Materials Technology Wood
Food Technology Graphics (Architectural Design) Graphics (Product Design) Information Technology Information Technology Practical (u/s) Advanced Information Technology Materials Technology Metal Engineering (u/s) Carpentry (u/s) Materials Technology Wood Building Construction (u/s)
Food Technology # Graphics (Architectural Design) # Graphics (Product Design) # Information Technology # Information Technology Practical (u/s) Advanced Information Technology # Materials Technology Metal# Carpentry (u/s) Materials Technology Wood # Building Construction (u/s)
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Online Course Selection using the Parent Portal
All Year 10 option courses are now selected online using the Parent Portal application of KAMAR, our student management software. To log on to the Parent Portal, you require a username and password. This information was emailed to you via the email address that we have on our records. If you did not receive this information, or you no longer have this information, please contact Student Data Processing. If you do not have access to the internet, option forms are available from the school reception.
Student Data Processing [email protected] 07 853 0440 ext 2086
Once you have logged into the Parent Portal, locate the Course Selection tab at the top of the screen. This function will be available during our course selection process, and then deactivated after the due date. Please read the relevant information on the following pages regarding the process of selection. Below is a diagram of what you will see when selecting courses online, and what each section represents.
Leavers If you are unsure if your son is leaving HBHS next year, please still select courses to ensure that if he remains, he will have a suitable timetable. If you are positive that your son is leaving HBHS next year, please select the appropriate leaver code which is located in the bottom dropdown box and then select save. No other options are required. Selecting Options Students choose two options (they must be different in each drop down menu). Please make sure you have considered the suitability of options, with regard to the senior pathway your son would like to take, before selecting options. Teachers of individual subjects are available for discussions at the Curriculum Evening. Please note- Due to popularity of the technology subjects. You may not choose both Technology Wood and Technology Metal as your first and second option. If you are interested in these subjects you can only choose one and have the other as a backup option. Elite Sports Programme Please only select this option if you would like to select Elite Sport as an option for Year 10. Please note that entry into this course requires selection. If you completed Year 9 Elite Sport and select this option, then you will be automatically considered. If you have NOT done Year 9 Elite Sport, but would like to be considered, please select this option and complete the application form available from Mr Miller in the gym office. If students do not want to be considered for this programme, this field should be left blank. Backup Courses Students also select two backup courses in case one of their preferred options is not available due to popularity or timetable clashes. (These must be different to the previously selected options.) Save Once you are satisfied with both options and the two backup options (and these are all different to each other), select save.
Please read the FAQs following this section before contacting the school.
Course Code and Name Brief information. See Curriculum Guide for more detail.
Parental Contribution (if applicable)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Online Course Selection
1. I never received my Parent Portal username and password.
This information was emailed to the email address that we have on our records. Please contact
Student Data Processing ASAP so we can update your records and provide you with the logon
information.
Student Data Processing [email protected] 07 853 0440 ext 2086
2. The Course Selection tab on the Parent Portal is not there.
You have passed the due date and this function has been disabled. To make any changes now you
need to contact Heather Harris.
Heather Harris Junior Curriculum Co-ordinator [email protected] 07 853 0440 ext 2125
3. Can we do the selection process on paper forms?
Yes. Paper forms are available from reception and must be returned to reception upon completion.
However, online is our preferred method.
4. We are unsure which course to select.
Your son should ask his current teacher. Otherwise, attend the Curriculum Evening (Tuesday 2nd
August 2016)
5. My son wants to select a course that he has never taken before.
This is fine. There are no prerequisites for entry into Year 10 Option Courses.
6. We have decided on some courses, but not all. Can we do it in parts?
Yes. Just keep selecting save at the bottom of the screen each time. However, all courses need to be
selected by the due date.
7. Why do we select two backup courses?
Occasionally a course that a student selects is too popular for all students to be accommodated or it
may not work due to timetable clashes. In these situations, we resort to the backup courses. We
always discuss these changes with the students before making them.
8. When will we know what subjects are confirmed?
When your son receives his timetable next year.